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'This is money and time that could be spent carrying out vital frontline services for the community.

'Dirty dog owners, litter louts and fly-tippers won't be tolerated in Rhondda Cynon Taf - anyone suspected of carrying out these offences could be dealt a £75 Fixed Penalty Notice.'

About half of those published online have since been tracked down and been given a fine for their actions

The images are taken from the body cameras of street wardens who hand out fines for the offences

She added: 'So far the campaign has been a success and demonstrated that the council will not accept litter, dog fouling and fly tipping.

'So far 13 people have been identified via the campaign - eight people have come forward and have received £75 fines, which they went on to pay in full and the remaining five people faced court action, which led to a combined fine of £2,854 - averaging £570 per person.'

The council has more than 10 enforcement officers equipped with body cameras patrolling parks and other public places.

Suspects are told they are being filmed when they are handed £75 fixed penalty notices but many still give bogus names and addresses.

Critics have said the scheme is like something from East Germany in the dark days of communism

The council say clearing up after yobs costs them £1million a year and they are right to enforce the rules